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- Opening a door is more than a physical act. It's about putting yourself out there, getting to know people, making them feel comfortable, and making them feel welcome. After being bullied, Josh decided to make a change that ultimately had a dramatic impact on his life and on the lives of his fellow students. We hope his story is as inspiring to you as it is to us.
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I was a bullying victim myself in high school but I never thought about doing things like these. This kid is clever. By opening doors for others, he gained sympathy from everyone walking by. As he gradually does so, it would be more difficult for the bullies to try beating him when people are around because people would all know who is being beaten, and beating a well-known kid would more easily result in blame from all the others than beating a stranger
ehh i just started beating the bullys up with chairs and smashing there faces in .. that worked
*****
I did the same, except I used barehands. Hurting them might end me up in prison too
***** No you didn't
As a student at CRSS,
We are all very proud that Josh is from there.
As someone from his hometown that went to school with him I'm sad to say it doesn't surprise me the people here pushed them to just up and move.
Brayden Fletcher did you go to jp Robarts before going to Clark?
Why is politeness considered "weird" in America. Here in the UK it's a REQUIREMENT in our school to hold the doors open if we see people coming.
Really? You get beaten up in my school for holding doors open.
Lol I live in the U.S. and anyone with any amount of common courtesy will hold the door for you within a sensible range. The people in Anime's school need to learn some manners or get their asses kicked themselves.
????? What is so hard about waiting 2-5 more seconds of your life to maybe do someone you don't know just to do it? Believe it or not, you may brighten your own day up by doing even the smallest acts of kindness like this, and more importantly, brighten up someone with a potentially horrid day? It doesn't hurt to consider the 7 billion other people around does it? Obviously you don't have to do it, that's why its a courtesy. . . . . . Duh :D
UltraSexInferno In my school it is!
UltraSexInferno Thanks :D
I was bullied as a kid. I cried a lot. The thing that changed was my reaction to the bullying. I realized that as I entered high school. For example, one time, I was called Canoe-shoe because of my long narrow feet. When I got to school, some of the kids in the hallway said, "Whadda ya say,Canoe-shoe!" I replied "Whadda ya say?! " instead of hanging my head and crying. That was just the beginning. It was no longer fun for them because they did not get the reaction they wanted.
I don't know where you people find these fantastic assholes.
Dmitry Fatiev This girl, or the people that supposedly made fun of her feet?
Niloc Dian the bullies.. never met one in my life, never was doing things like this. fun fact: I'm from Russia
Dmitry Fatiev that's because in russia the government is the bully and everyone doesn't really feel like making it worse for anyone else.
brandon ruesch I would disagree on the last part, though. But I kinda agree on the 1st one.
omg today (9/15/15) he came to my school. it was AMAZING! he came from Canada to the United States just to talk to us!
+Karla de la cruz was he sorry?
+Karla de la cruz Thank you for having me there to speak at your school. I hope you all enjoyed my speech. It was a privilege to be there talking to you all.
+Josh Yandt ... great story... even better you... keep doing you man... folks like you give the world that flaming as we speak MUCH HOPE. peace
+zeinzin91 what do you mean was he sorry?
+Rod Emelie .. Thanks man! Once you start something great, you don't stop doing it because not only does the small acts of kindness impact everyone and give them hope but it makes you happy and confident. I finally found my purpose and now I am speaking at schools all around the world, just got back from Norway. I also wish you the very best. Cheers
To the skeptics and cynics,....it's having the courage to reach out, be vulnerable, be judged and in spite of it all, stay in the resolve of an act of loving kindness to others.
The fact that it's such a small gesture only shows the power and message in human heart and how we're all just waiting to connect and let go of all the protection bullsh*t. It doesn't protect us,...it only isolates us.
Josh and this simple act of courage shows us that.
honest. impactful. true. let's stand up against bullying, like Josh did.
I met him in my school for a presentation I cried :( but it was so heart warming
Thanks!!! I started holding the doors open for others today and it felt REALLY AWESOME!! I told my friend I will do it again and I tried to search for something on the internet that will support me and make me feel like I'm not 'weird' for wanting to hold the door open and wanting to look at people's reactions whenever they say 'thank you' to me. One of my classmates which I thought didn't care about the world said thank you shyly and I was very very moved that I want to do it again! You see, English is not my first language and I find it hard to talk to people in English all the time. I saw people opening the doors for others before and just this day, I thought to myself, 'Maybe I should try doing it too'. It's really amazing. Now, I can have a reason to look at people while not conversing much.
Josh! You are a remarkable human being! Thank you for reaching out to the children, who are the adults of our future!
Josh, you are a hero! Such a sweet sweet guy!
I would be proud to have you as my son Josh, I know your mom is and your dad would be too. Keep up that attitude and you will go far!
What a wonderful and beautiful young man. A great story. I wish him all the best in whatever his future holds.
See this people, it's as simple as holding the door for someone to make their day. A simple action that can mean so much for others and for yourself. The other day I saw a guy trying to get a ladder through a door and he was struggling. Not thinking twice about it I scrambled over and held the door for him, not expecting anything. Afterwards the man said to me, "thank you very much, you are a fantastic young man." It's the little things people!!! Do something to help someone else, it all comes full circle!
Josh you have opened doors for many and you continue to now. You help to now open different types of doors for young people..the door of opportunity, hope, and compassion.
I don't think he knows how many more doors he just opened by sharing his story... Take the next chance you get and open a door.
Holding doors was his first step toward 'opening the door' to other humans...getting to know others...next step - students recognizing Josh and accepting him as he was, a considerate young man., which = much better self esteem and a whole new world of accomplishments. A win-win situation for all.
This made me cry because bullying is horrible. This boy right here is a inspiration to me!
The hardest thing to do, and what I commend about this young man, is that he stepped out and actually said, "good morning." In a way, he not only used the action, but also the emotion, to reach both minds and hearts.
Thank you Josh for coming to our school and talking to our kids about your story. Thanks for being!
What a nice young man! Faith in humanity restored!
Josh, I wish there were more in this world like you. You are a young man with a golden spirit and heart.
He is a good kid and deserves all the good in life..sad that there are people that 'enjoy' inflicting pain and irritations on others.
Thank you Josh for changing the lives of so many others through your own hardship. Your father would be so proud of the choice you made to become a leader and inspire others to overcome tragedy. Such a powerful message, congratulations to you!!!!
That Josh he opens the door for you; he doesn't shut in your face. That's just so precious!
He wanted to become "normal", he bacame more than that. Good for him! He deserves the kindness
Wow!!! Kudos to this young man! I love you already Josh for your bravery, your kindness, your reaching out to people...well done xxx
This is such a touching story for me. I was bullied all my school years. I ran home in tears so many times I lost count. Was teased bullied by the whole school not just a few. Dealt with huge pressure from students. If I knew what lot kids are doing today I Prolly would have. Of course I didn't and dealt with it and graduated from high school. Struggled all my learning educated years after high school from that long tormented lifestyle u struggled with since grade school. I am finally after all these years now being 41 years picking myself up and straightening my life in baby steps. I know I have huge potential to society and can impact many from myself on so many positive ways. God Bless!
The one thing I can tell to people who are getting bullied is to just simply stand up to the bullies. It's as simple as that. It doesn't matter if you get beaten up as long as you fight back
Josh, what an absolutely wonderful, beautiful young man you are! ( faith in humanity restored instantly) You're an example to us all!
on 1:31 he said "I Hope" which is a very good way to tell that he really wants change.
I did it when I was bullied, but actually the bullying was getting worse. But, I am happy to see that it worked for him.
We need more peope like Josh.
Thank you Josh. You are an inspiration. Kids are hard and people who take lessons from negative situations can turn out the wisest. You are an example for kids who are bullied. To not let their heads down and keep on fighting to find a way to make things better and how not to judge even if they judge you.
Strength in knowing yourself. Most people are sheep that do whatever the crowd does. Hats off Josh, you;re an amazing young man. Nice to see a young person so in tune with himself. Hats off to ma too. Great job. Both of you.
This kid is going to change the world!
We can all make a change, we just have to take the time and effort to do it. Well done Josh.
Beautiful story...
Heart touching...
And josh (respect+)...
I am an American, this is a beautiful story. I would fly WestJet if you were here in the US strictly because of this story. Well Done. Thank you for reminding us of the good.
This is what we need in the world. More people who care, more people who actually care about others. Amazing person he is.
Those people in this comment section wich are making fun of it, they are plain out lost, and stupid. May you enrich your life with another way of thinking is my hope for those.
Amazing Video! You can make a difference! Thank you Josh for being a blessing!
Bless you Josh for standing tall and being the wonderful person you are! Keep spreading your thoughtfulness :)
This made me cry and this is true so for all the haters who say rude things you are well known as "bullies" and apply the following "STOP IT"
God bless you, Josh. Proud of you, brother.
It really breaks my heart to read so many comments from people believing this video to be "faked" or "staged". Is it really that hard for us to believe that there might actually be some good in the world? I'm from London, Ontario and I work with Josh. He is without a doubt the most kind, wonderful, and caring individual that I have ever met, and it is an absolute privilege to know him. The POINT of this video is that even the most simple acts of kindness can have an enormous impact on yourself and the lives of those around you. I'm so lucky to know him and everyone could stand to learn a thing or two from Josh.
THANK YOU for inspiring all the door holders of the world.
Its was a previlage for this to be taken in our school at the very end
Sometimes it's the small things we do in life that makes the difference.
wow , it's amazing the kindness of josh . I wish I would have done the same, I learned to fight change and I gain more enemies than friends
Ohmgosh, this is so inspiring! It literally brought flowing tears! God bless you, Josh!
what a special person.
That shot following the girl up the stairs was amazing!
Go Josh! This is only the beginning for you.
Such a wonderful human being.
What an awesome young man and role model. Great job, Josh.
Josh is my hero.
What a good story. One person can change things.
We had an award banquet yesterday for ECE's and he was our keynote speaker. Very touching story.
Shared this story I know all too well with my college classmates today. My big brother is still such an inspiration. To anyone who stumbles upon Josh's story and can relate, I'm proud of you for your strength. You can get through it. I had the opposite highschool experience of my brother, but life got better in college. Everyone goes through these obstacles at different times, but please just try and remember to be kind to one another. Simple acts of kindness can truly change someones day, or life!
I used to hold the door open for every kid getting off of the buses from 8th and 9th grade and even part of my 10th grade year, I didn't make any friendships or anything much, but people tended to act a little nicer to me
people should not let bulling exist. a strong person can take care of himself, but the strongest persons take care of others too.
This is amazing. So cool to see someone in my own city with such an inspiring story.
Josh, you're the man.
Good on you Josh, what a unique and wonderful human being, I loved your heartfelt story.
you are someone never be afraid to be who you are everyone is different in this world just keep being you and keep going forward in life don't let nothing hold you back love makes the world go round love can move mountains and put people together love one another we are all different no one is better than anyone in this world we are all different and unique I encourage you all to be happy with yourself and don't change for anyone be you if they don't like that then they really didn't like you
Simple respect goes a long
ways @ any age, great story
josh you are admirable, inspirational and beautiful!
What a wonderful story. Seemed like something so small, but it made such a huge difference in Josh's life and the lives of the other students. Magnificent!
i remember when i was in high school people just dealt with bullies or got over it not whine and cry 24/7
Where do all these tears come from, srsly!? *wipes face*
Watching this as an emotional person is really challenging. God, I love Josh and the symbolism he used: having such a huge impact by doing the smallest thing imaginable.
So proud of him. :)
Bravo to Josh, and telling this story. He is alive and well and continuing to do good to change the world, I'm sure. Small steps. Just think if everyone could "pay it forward" and do something nice for someone, a simple gesture every single day. Even a simple smile can turn someone's rotten day in to something wonderful. Many of you weren't alive to remember that this world used to be a kinder and gentler place even 30 years ago. We can do that again. It makes everyone's day go better when we are kind to each other.
god bless you.I pray my daughter finds her way like u did.she only seven but gets bullied a lot I tried to do something about it but it just continues.I pray people will see her for the sweet love kind hearted little girl she is and look passed her weight.kids and adults can be so mean .we you look different then most.I will watch this with her in hopes she fines Inspiration In u.thank you for post this.
Hold up! Who bought out the onions 😭🙄
Thank you for sharing this--it really touched my heart. I was bullied in grade school and truly wish I'd had someone as supportive as Josh around. It took me many years to come out of my shell and be myself after being bullied.
what a Wonderful and Inspirational video and Young Man!
Thank you so much for being WHO you are Josh ..
Thanks for sharing this vid
Josh, you're awesome, keep your head up!
Finally i got hope in humanity
Great story! I have hard experiences from getting bullied too, it never got sorted between the bullies and myself but atleast i made it throught and the worst part of it only lasted for the duration of my 8th grade. Lots of resepct to Josh, truly a gentle person and people should work towards stopping bullying competely by any means possible as it hurts the world alot.
THANK YOU Josh
Prom King/Queen, it's such a sick and twisted concept and practise. That aside, good on you Josh. The change you seem to have made with such a simple and humble act and a determined patience is uplifting to hear about. Schools are horrible institutions, breeding grounds for a horrible "conveyor belt" society and that you could effect that in a good, if minor, way with such a simple act is quite incredible. Well done Ser, well done.
This is awesome. It's a perfect example of two things: 1) Kindness is so very powerful in overcoming hate, and 2) Instead of feeling sorry for himself and withdrawing more, he resolved to overcome it by doing something positive. Peace.
So beautiful.....made me cry, not that that's a big deal. I cry all the time but I found this really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing guys. Thanks Josh for having the courage to open your heart and win us over.
Some people calling this as fake but I think even if it was staged it touched my heart.
It shows how to stand up for yourself and bring a change.
He didn't gave in to bullying instead he won everyone's heart by being humble and respecting others.
It's a nice story thanks for sharing.
wow .. what an inspiring story ... what guts to put himself out there .. prayers and thanks .. and hope this story inspires everyone to be friends. He changed the school for the better by his good example.
What an amazing young man
Thank you Josh
It's a amazing to see how much the message of this video went right over peoples heads.
Y'all really think this is about holding doors? Seriously!?!
Josh came to our school to talk to us about bullying! He's so awesome and inspiring! #joshopeningdoors!
I think he would be a good friend
He Held the Door ! FeelsBadMan
He is amazing he came to our school as a Guest speaker:)
Good HUMAN BEING josh you set the benchmark brother thank you for reminding us
Amazing young man! What a great example and inspiration for everybody!
touching story...go josh...your the future
Gosh I cried while watching this.
Inspiring story. Fighting bullies with kindness. I'll try this online.
G R E A T ! Congrats Josh and the rest of the school.
This is awesome! It's inspired me to more kind things for others.
Oddly enough, I was bullied all the time my freshman year of high school and I literally did exactly what he did....
I'm sort of shocked
beautiful.
There is no way around the awkwardness of growing up and learning to stand up for ones self is an important lesson.
You either learn it or you don't. It comes in waves.
I believe, that outside extreme cases, of which I witnessed growing up, heavy handed intervention sets a person up for failure later in life.
I SAW THIS VIDEO IN MY SOCIAL CITIENZ SHIP CLASS AND ME AND MY FRIEND STARTED CRYING SINCE WE THOUGHT OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE VIDEO WAS SUPER SAD